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Interdisciplinary research institute at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin The Centre was the first of its kind when founded in 1995. course.

It conducts comprehensive research and offers teaching, lectures and conferences on a broad interdisciplinary agenda focusing on the United Kingdom. At the heart of the Centre is the teaching of the international, interdisciplinary and practice oriented “Master in British Studies” (M.A.)

22/09/2026

Join us for ‘Across the Page: Connecting British and Irish literary voices through Storytelling and Translation,’ a series of literary seminars, workshops, and a closing party organised by the GBZ, Literaturhaus Berlin, and the British Council.

When? Thursday 5 - Friday 6 November 2026
Where? Literaturhaus Berlin

Speakers include: Nikesh Shukla, Gesa Stedman, Lucy Jones, Kate Derbyshire, Sylee Gore, Leon Craig, and Sheila Armstrong.

DJ set by DJ Natalie Stardust

See flyer above for more details :)

22/09/2026

Join us for 'Uncomfortable Truths: Art, Colonialism and Academic Collections' from 5-16 October, featuring the work of Maliha Abidi, Jen DeNike, Sylee Gore, Sophie Hamacher, Gesa Stedman, Karin Stumpf and Jack Woolley.

Regular hours Monday - Saturday 11-6, Sunday 11-5.

Special events:

- The exhibition opens on 5 October with an introduction by Joanna Vickery-Barkow (HU).
- On October 14 there will be a panel discussion on 'Academic Collections and Colonial Violence' with Gesa Grimme, Edna Bonhomme, and Patricia Vester.
- On October 16, the closing night, there will be drinks alongside ekphastic readings.

All are welcome. Access is up a small flight of steps.

All talks and readings in English.

14/07/2026

Come join the GBZ! We are looking for someone to fulfil the vacancy of 'Full Professorship for Public Law and the Law of the United Kingdom and States of the Commonwealth of Nations Law (W3).'

For more info: https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/university/working-at-the-hu/jobs/details/w3-professur-fuer-oeffentliches-recht-und-das-recht-grossbritanniens-sowie-der-staaten-des-commonwealth-of-nations-pr-005-26

18/05/2026

The application period for our MA in British Studies opens today! We can't wait to receive your application and greet you this autumn.

08/05/2026

On June 6 from 5pm until midnight, GBZ Masters students present Playground or Battleground? Childhood in Conflict: London, Berlin, and Belfast in HU's Senatssaal as part of this year's Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften. Alongside this interdisciplinary research-based exhibition, there will be activities for children, interactive stations and games, a food table, historical toys provided by Onkel Philipps’ Spielzeugwerkstatt, and a reading corner.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a panel discussion with Juliane Röleke and Dr Tom Koltermann of the Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History, Potsdam at 7pm titled ‘Childhood in Divided Berlin and the Troubles.’ An exhibition tour in English will start at 8.30pm, in German at 9pm, and in Turkish at 9.30pm. A film produced by the Centre’s students—comprised primarily of
archival footage and photographs of children during The Blitz, divided Berlin, and the Troubles—will be screened at 10pm. Information on the charitable work, and an opportunity to donate, to War Child Deutschland will also be available.

05/05/2026

On June 1, Dr Marius Guderjan (Centre for British Studies) will give a lecture titled 'The Political Legitimacy of the UK's Socio-Economic Crisis Management During Covid-19. If you'd like to attend in person or online please write to: [email protected]

05/05/2026

On May 18 at 6pm, Booker-nominated author Audrey Magee will be in discussion with Prof Gesa Stedman about her writing. We can't wait! This is a collaboration between the GBZ and the Embassy of Ireland Berlin. Please sign up for the event at: https://www.gbz.hu-berlin.de/events

30/04/2026

Join us in Berlin (and online) for the international conference Evolving Relationships – Ireland, the UK and beyond on May 11th and 12th. 🇮🇪🇬🇧🌍

Hosted by Humboldt Universität Berlin’s The Centre for British Studies in partnership with the University of Limerick and Ulster University, this two day interdiciplinary conference brings together leading experts to explore the evolving political, economic, social, literary, artistic, and cultural relationships between Ireland, the UK, and beyond.

The conference is open to the public and held at the Centre for British Studies. Please register if you’d like to attend in person or on Zoom here: [email protected]

There will also be a special evening discussion at the Embassy of Ireland, Berlin with Sam McBride and Paul Gillespie. Please register for that at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/panel-discussion-with-sam-mcbride-paul-gillespie-susan-mckay-tickets-1986532401890.

For more information and the full programme:https://www.gbz.hu-berlin.de/events/gbz_ireland_programme_2026_04_30.pdf

This event is kindly supported by DAAD and the Irish Embassy, Berlin.

Adresse

Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße 60
Berlin
10117

Telefon

+4930209399040

Webseite

https://www.gbz.hu-berlin.de/

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